Music

Introduction to music theory. Emphasis on fundamental concepts, including notation, meter, rhythm, diatonic scales, key signatures, intervals, harmony, ear training, songwriting, and keyboard and fretted instruments.

College-level private vocal instruction. Primarily for music majors and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees and accompanist fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

College-level private piano instruction. Primarily for music majors and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

College-level private instrument instruction. Primarily for music majors and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees and accompanist fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

A non-music major humanities course designed to trace the development of jazz from its roots to its contemporary modern styles.

A non-music major humanities course designed to trace the development of rock musical styles from roots in American pop music, blues and jazz to modern present day rock styles.

An introduction and overview to industry music/audio technology. Receive theoretical and practical experience in acoustics, MIDI, digital sequencing, non-destructive digital recording and electronic music publishing.

Introduction to the principles of voice production, vocal literature, techniques and stage presence, including basic preparation for solo performance. Class members may perform in public. Students may incur extra fees for accompanist assistance. May be repeated for credit.

Music reading and keyboard techniques from beginning through intermediate levels. No music background required. Emphasis on note reading, rhythm reading, key signatures, major scales and improvising with primary triads. May be repeated for credit.

An introductory master class that covers the principles of brass instrumental technique, performance and literature. Students will perform in class regularly and must have their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

An introductory master class that covers the principles of woodwind (single reed) instrumental technique, performance and literature. Students will perform in class regularly and must have their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Choral singing open to all students. No audition required, but preliminary contact with director required for participation. Basic vocal and choral techniques, vocalization, optional public concerts. Literature to include a diversity of styles ranging from classical to contemporary. May be repeated for credit.

A select vocal performance ensemble: the WVC Chamber Choir is a primary recruiting ensemble for the WVC Music Department. Participation will involve numerous performances and varied community outreach activities. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

A select vocal jazz ensemble that rehearses and performs standard jazz choir repertoire in the style of Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices. Typical ensemble configuration includes a rhythm section and singers on individual microphones. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

Traditional Mexican Mariachi music: violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela and voice. Learn traditional techniques and forms including the 'son', ranchera, bolero, huapango and polka. Students will generally provide their own instrument. May be repeated for credit.

Preparation and performance of jazz ensemble literature. Open to all students. The WVC Jazz Ensemble performs several concerts each term. Students are to bring their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Preparation and performance of varied instrumental literature with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony or other professional or semi-professional instrumental ensembles in the greater Wenatchee area. This may include the British Brass Band, the Wenatchee Big Band and others. Students to bring their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Preparation and performance of music for guitar orchestra. Course will focus on developing ensemble, technical and interpretive skills. Students to bring their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

College-level private vocal instruction. Primarily for music majors and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Fees for accompanists (outside of tuition and course fees are likely to apply). Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

College-level private piano instruction. Primarily for music majors and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

College-level private instrumental instruction. Primarily for music major and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Fees for accompanists (outside of tuition and course fees are likely to apply). Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

Continuation of MUS 125 for those students desiring to learn more advanced playing techniques. May be repeated for credit.

Choral singing open to all students. No audition required, but contact with the director is required prior to participation. Basic vocal and choral techniques, vocalization, optional public concerts. Literature to include a diversity of styles ranging from classical to contemporary. May be repeated for credit.

A select vocal performance ensemble: Participation will involve numerous performances and varied community outreach activities. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

A select vocal jazz ensemble that rehearses and performs standard jazz choir repertoire in the style of Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices. Typical ensemble configuration includes a rhythm section and singers on individual microphones. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

Traditional Mexican mariachi music; violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela and voice. Learn traditional techniques and forms including the 'son,' ranchera, bolero, huapango and polka. Students will generally provide their own instrument. May be repeated for credit.

Preparation and performance of jazz ensemble literature. Open to all students. The WVC Jazz Ensemble performs several concerts each term. Students are to bring their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Preparation and performance of varied instrumental literature with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony or other professional or semi-professional instrumental ensembles in the greater Wenatchee area. This may include the British Brass Band, the Wenatchee Big Band and others. Students to bring their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced preparation and performance of music for guitar orchestra. Course will focus on advanced ensemble, technical and interpretive skills. Students to bring their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Humanities option for the music or non-music major. Lectures, readings, recordings, video presentations, guest artists and live concert attendance with emphasis on guiding students to musical understanding and appreciation of the musical styles and forms of western music from the Middle Ages through the 20th century.

Fundamental ear training includes intervals, major and minor scales, triads in root and inverted positions, rhythm reading in simple and compound meter. Sight singing includes simple diatonic major and minor melodies.

Continuation of MUSC& 121 with emphasis on triad and seventh chord inversions, chord progressions in major and minor modes, recognition of plagal and authentic cadences, melodic dictation in major and minor modes, and more advanced rhythmic reading and dictation in simple and compound meters.

Continuation of MUSC& 122 with emphasis on triads and seventh chords in all inversions. Harmonic dictation to include modulations to near-related keys, nonharmonic tones, secondary dominants, altered chords and augmented sixth chords. Melodic dictation to include chromatic tones; rhythmic dictation to include complex examples in simple, compound and mixed meters.

Develops an understanding of elementary compositional techniques. Emphasis on the structure of tonality, triads in all inversions (doubling and spacing), voice leading, seventh chords, phrase structure and cadences, nonharmonic tones, harmonic progression, and basic techniques of harmonization.

Continuation of MUSC& 131 with emphasis on triad and seventh chord inversions, nonharmonic tones and the harmonization of melodies. Student compositions are performed by a lab choir. Further emphasis on analysis techniques.

Continuation of MUSC& 132 with a working knowledge of triads and seventh chords in major and minor modes, nonharmonic tones, and the harmonization of melody. Introduction to chromatic harmony.

The fourth of a six-term course sequence in written and aural music theory: learn to analyze, employ, sing and transcribe chromatic music and intermediate forms.

The fifth of a six-term course sequence in written and aural music theory: learn to analyze, employ, sing and transcribe advanced chromatic music and advanced forms.

The sixth of a six-term course sequence in written and aural music theory: learn to analyze, employ, sing and transcribe advanced chromatic music and advanced forms as well as 20th century techniques.